Keiserliche Marine submarine burial ground

A team of British archaeologists have made a fantastic find. While exploring the coastal waters in the south and east of the British Empire, scientists came across a huge cluster of wrecks dating back to the First World War. Initial estimates suggest that there are 40 Keiserliche Marine U-boats and 3 Royal Navy submarines.

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A group led by English archaeologist Mark Dunkley, located this remarkable find at a depth of just 15m! Interestingly, the discoverers argue that the vessels sank suddenly, with the crew on board. The goal for Dunkley and his companions is to secure the entire find as quickly and effectively as possible.

According to the archaeologist, the problem is that UNESCO does not protect wrecks sunk in World War I. This, combined with easy access to u-boats, may result in the appearance of unskilled explorers and “treasure” seekers. This state of affairs, combined with easy access to the u-boats, may result in the appearance of unskilled explorers and “treasure” hunters.

Dunkley stressed that the wreck site is the final resting place for many seafarers and therefore any survey work should be carried out with reverence and respect for the fallen. He also stressed that there is a huge opportunity to identify the bodies. For the families of these people, this would clarify the fate of their loved ones, as many vessels are on the list of missing ships.

Due to the unusual nature of the find, divers must take exceptional safety precautions. For this purpose, archaeologists use mini-sonars placed on the wrist. These devices are used, for example, when repairing platforms and other underwater structures, where they make it possible to determine the thickness and state of corrosion of metal elements.

In a later stage of the work, British archaeologists plan to explore the interior of these wrecks where it will be safe to do so and will not profane the burial ground.

Source: discovercy.pl